Many would argue that the purpose of education is to create twenty - first century learners and responsible,
active community citizens.
Not exact matches
One Chinese elite speculated that these numbers among netizens, or
citizens active in the online
community, would be more like 80 or 90 percent.
One could attend church and thus identify oneself as a good
citizen,
active community participant and good Christian without subscribing to irrational creeds or divisive denominational distinctions.
A republic as an
active political
community of participating
citizens must have a purpose and a set of values.
«Whether through sponsoring local high school activities, being an
active supporter of the county 4 - H program, educating youth through the dozens of tours given at the mill each year, providing flour for various service organizations» fundraisers, helping at the area health fair or providing equipment for the volunteer fire department, we believe that a healthy
community builds strong, productive
citizens.»
Granias has been with the Golden Group since its start in 1971, when director Joyce Paul - Weltzien decided it was time to get senior
citizens active in the
community.
The initial flagship project will provide a programme for 16 year olds to give them a chance to develop the skills needed to be
active and responsible
citizens, mix with people from different backgrounds, and start getting involved in their
communities.
Finally, Nick Hurd, the Cabinet Office MInister, spoke for the Government at the end of the debate: I really believe that we have barely scratched the surface of what can be achieved in this country if we strike a more effective and balanced partnership between government, business and civil society, including
active citizens in our
communities who want to get more involved.
He has had the same employer for 25 years, been
active in his
community and his church, and seeks to become a
citizen.
«Those who want to be bad
active citizens, they're part of the problem as well and that will be dealt with,» said
community activist Walt Dixie.
In closing, Ombudsman - Alert would like to express his gratitude to the many
active citizens in our
community, including individuals such as Orrin Getz, as well as to our Bi-Partisan elected officials, who helped to ensure this important victory for our Rockland commuters.
And about 65 people — many of whom have been
active in the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance's battle for a
Community Benefits Agreement that includes a living wage requirement — attended the meeting at the Bedford Park Multi-Service Center for Senior
Citizens last night.
[31] Maude argued that like most people he was doing things which could be defined as «volunteering with a capital V» but are part of being «an
active citizen in an
active community».
CIVICUS has a vision of a global
community of
active, engaged
citizens committed to the creation of a more just and equitable world.
Journal Reflection: A Resource Guide for
Community Service Leaders and Educators Engaged in Service Learning explains how to initiate and sustain thoughtful journal - keeping while encouraging youngsters to be
active and creative
citizens.
Often ignored is the importance of the civic mission of schools — schools» role in preparing students to be
active and engaged
citizens in their
communities and the world.
Citizen Schools embeds students in the
community by making
citizens active participants, or mentors, in the education process.
Becoming an
active citizen requires thoughtful practice of the Cs in connection with involvement in
communities both local and farther afield.
«I know how key it is for our youth to grow up to be
active members of
communities and good
citizens,» said Abbe.
Ultimately, the youth civic engagement movement is dedicated to turning today's young people into good
citizens and
active participants in their
communities.
One most important target is good quality education, in which educators and
community members are also learners, children, adolescents, youths have their voices heard, and all of them can act as change agents, as
active citizens.
While their input often is valuable, most administrators realize these
active citizens represent only a few of the many voices and views in their
communities.
The mission of the Park City School district, in partnership with the home and
community, is to provide varied educational opportunities in a safe environment that encourages and supports each student to become an
active learner and critical thinker who strives to achieve his or her highest potential as an ethical and responsible
citizen in a global environment.
Bea Eusebio, who graduated from high school just a week prior, brought a student activist perspective to the panel representing the Mikva Challenge, a Chicago - based group that develops youth to «be informed, empowered, and
active citizens and
community leaders.»
HOT Strategies engage students in
active learning, stimulate independence, and encourage students to be responsible and contributing
citizens in the school
community.
ASCD agrees and believes that all students deserve comprehensive and engaging opportunities that prepare them for college and careers and to be
active, productive
citizens who positively contribute to our
communities.
The Winston Service Learning Academy cultivates opportunities to engage with the
community as informed and
active citizens with strong social consciences and to perform a variety of important services to meet the needs of the
community.
They are doing this by engaging as public
citizens who are leading student organizing, participating in
community - led school transformation and other
active protest movements.
Our Citizen Scholars will be college ready,
active citizens, and lifelong learners, by providing key social skills training, leadership development opportunities, building positive adult models and relationships through looping and small learning
communities.
They provide opportunities for teachers to engage students in
active learning, stimulate independence, and encourage students to be responsible and contributing
citizens in the school
community.
«Emphasizing hands - on, real - world learning experiences, this approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their
community, enhances students» appreciation for the natural world, and creates a heightened commitment to serving as
active, contributing
citizens,» said David Sobel.
Our tools have become a valuable resource for educators and
community leaders who are committed to empowering students to become informed, engaged, and
active citizens in our democracy.
Our students recognize their potential as agents of change in these
communities and understand what it means to be an
active citizen in a democracy.
She founded a non-profit organization,
Active Citizens for Children, to benefit children in her hometown
community of Clewiston, Florida.
«They both strive to not only provide their students with top - notch academic programs, but also prepare them to become caring, successful,
active citizens who contribute to their
communities.»
We aim to nurture empathy, impart leadership qualities and encourage youths to be
active citizens in their
communities.
Take - Two Interactive Software recognizes its responsibility to be an
active corporate
citizen in both the global and local
community.
The Centre for Applied Complexity was established to look at whole of
citizen engagement in government and is running
active programs in Wales and elsewhere in areas such as social inclusion, self - organizing
communities and nudge economics together with a broad range of programs in health.
The declaration should also guarantee procedural rights of peoples and
communities, in particular access to environmental information, public participation in decision making and access to judicial remedies, in order to enable
citizens and
communities to play an
active role in protecting their health and environment from air pollution.
But at the same time we have to engage in much more
active citizen politics, much more
active attempts to reclaim our lives at the
community level.
Community Organizers are social services experts responsible for encouraging
citizens to become
active members of the society.
Skills • Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish and English • Strong aptitude for successful cross-cultural interactions • Exceptional
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Community Policing Division — Mansfield Police Department, Mansfield, TX — 2015 — Present • Supervise 10 employees, bolstering the community policing division by adding two new officers and establishing a clearer protocol for each team • Maintain relationships established in the business district and branch out to other areas of the city, continuing to build partnerships between citizens and officers • Oversee an effective community policing division that has contributed to a 3 - percent decrease in the crime rate during the last year • Provide adequate support for our officers, who are routinely faced with crises on
Community Policing Division — Mansfield Police Department, Mansfield, TX — 2015 — Present • Supervise 10 employees, bolstering the
community policing division by adding two new officers and establishing a clearer protocol for each team • Maintain relationships established in the business district and branch out to other areas of the city, continuing to build partnerships between citizens and officers • Oversee an effective community policing division that has contributed to a 3 - percent decrease in the crime rate during the last year • Provide adequate support for our officers, who are routinely faced with crises on
community policing division by adding two new officers and establishing a clearer protocol for each team • Maintain relationships established in the business district and branch out to other areas of the city, continuing to build partnerships between
citizens and officers • Oversee an effective
community policing division that has contributed to a 3 - percent decrease in the crime rate during the last year • Provide adequate support for our officers, who are routinely faced with crises on
community policing division that has contributed to a 3 - percent decrease in the crime rate during the last year • Provide adequate support for our officers, who are routinely faced with crises on the job.
She became a proud
citizen of the United States, is now a dedicated
community leader, an
active philanthropist, and a proven example of how, through hard work and perseverance immigrant dreams can become reality.
Intimacy here is a broad term, going beyond sexuality and inclusive of all relationships in which such privileged knowledge is exchanged, for example, between strangers, between a parent and a child, between friends, between a care giver and patient, or within the wider
community among collaborating
active citizens.
He remains an
active citizen of his
community, raising funds for Salt Lake Community College and chairing the Utah Sports Commission, which brings professional and amateur sporting events to t
community, raising funds for Salt Lake
Community College and chairing the Utah Sports Commission, which brings professional and amateur sporting events to t
Community College and chairing the Utah Sports Commission, which brings professional and amateur sporting events to the state.